Make Your Own Model Cell

All living organisms are made up of cells. In this session, students learn about different types of cells and use microscopes to see and observe real cells. Students then create a model cell based on their observations.

Program Cost

$225

Contact Information

For more information about this program, contact:

Menzel Smith-Jones
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Bldg.400C – P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
631-344-4495 (phone)
631-344-7098 (fax)
slc@bnl.gov

Objectives: Students will be able to define Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells and explain their differences; be able to identify cell organelles and their functions; and be able to prepare a microscope slide of cheek cells.

Audience for This Program

Grades 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th